What is special about YBFNC?

We are unique in that we offer an innovative, groundbreaking recreational, overnight camp program specifically designed to support children and adolescents with bipolar disorder at no cost to the participant.

Families affected by this illness are in tremendous need emotionally and often financially.  YBFNC seeks to provide these families support through low/no cost programs, which will help improve their lives and ease some of the daily challenges they face. 

To continue developing new and existing programs, YBFNC is looking for volunteers to join our team and be an agent of change for pediatric bipolar disorder. 

Here are a few reasons why people volunteer with us:

To give something back			To earn academic credit
It’s a unique opportunity			The hands-on experience
To share a skill			To be challenged
To keep skills alive			To make new friends
To learn- gain insight			To explore a career
To get to know a community			For fun!
To help build a community			To be a part of a team
To demonstrate commitment to a cause/belief			To have an excuse to do what you love
Personal growth			Because of a personal experience related to the cause/illness
A sense of accomplishment			To help a friend or relative
To gain leadership skills			To stand up and be counted
To have an impact			To be an agent of change
To feel proud

YBFNC believes you should consider joining our team because:

Volunteering at Camp Opehay is a wonderful exchange between yourself and the recipient of your efforts.  To work alongside our dynamic staff, and the families we serve, is truly a life changing and affirming experience. By sharing your time, talents and energies you can make a significant difference in the life of a child or adolescent with bipolar disorder.

Volunteer Opportunities for Camp Opehay:

We are seeking energetic camp volunteers to join our fun and dynamic team. Positions include: lead counselors, counselors, camp aides, arts and crafts team members, activity team members, and nurses.  Complete descriptions of the various camp positions can be found on the last page of the staff application. * (See instructions below.)

To join our Camp Opehay team:

Submit a staff application* or a returning staff application* if you have volunteered with us before, via email to: camp.opehay.rocks@gmail.com.   If you are unable to submit your application via email please send your application to: YBFNC, P.O. Box 2009, Walnut Creek, CA 94595

*(Right click to open document, type in your information then save to your comuputer and email it to us at camp.opehay.rocks@gmail.com )

To join our YBFNC/Foundation team:

Please contact us and share what your volunteer interests for the foundation might be

 

We’d love to hear from you!